"Herbert Simon did not just touch the lives of people all over
the world. For so many of us, the meetings in his office changed the
direction of our lives. Perhaps the most important reason for Herbert's
great influence was his unmatched willingness to listen carefully
when other people described their ideas for projects. Through his
amazing ability to understand and clearly articulate the often vague
ideas we brought to him within the context of our own aspirations,
he was able to give us unselfish advice and insightful guidance. Seeing
how Herbert was able to help so many people develop their unique contributions
inspired many of us to emulate him by doing our best to help others
define and realize their personal goals. His effect on his many friends
and through them on their students will contribute to making the world
a better place for a very long time. This is the legacy of a truly
great humanist, scientist and scholar. "